Connie met Johnny at Pentonville. He told her that he wanted to get a message to Carly. Connie refused to help get them back together, but Johnny claimed he just needed to warn Carly. Connie asked if Carly was in danger. Johnny replied, "Not Carly, Morgan." Johnny then shared that Morgan was being targeted by online gamblers that may be enemies of Sonny’s. Johnny then encouraged Connie to go see Carly when she refused to go to Sonny. Before leaving Connie apologized for what she had done to Johnny in the past. He told her to take care of herself and kissed her hand.
Olivia caught Sonny at Kelly's to tell him that Lulu was okay but still missing. She then offered to take him out to dinner for his birthday. Inside, TJ told Shawn that he and Molly were back on track. Shawn wanted to lend him some money to take Molly out. TJ asked for $500 to take her to the prom. Shawn said he'd help out but TJ had to pull extra shifts at Kelly’s.
AJ saw Carly at the Metro Court. She was mad at him because of Brenda. He apologized but Carly said whatever he wanted the answer was no, but AJ asked for a favor anyway. She made him confess about his troubles with Elizabeth before telling him she was too busy to give him a quiet table for two. Then, he grabbed Carly, begging her to act like a human being for once. Outside the dining room Sonny heard them arguing and rushed in to break it up. Olivia announced they were there for Sonny's birthday. AJ baited Sonny about Michael sleeping with Brenda until Sonny punched him. AJ tried to stand up as their argument continued but collapses during an anxiety attack. Carly then took him out of the dining room to get some air. Meanwhile, Connie couldn’t find Carly at the Metro Court and saw Sonny and Olivia dining. Olivia asked Sonny to make a wish. He blew out the candle and Connie was standing there when he looked up.
At the penthouse, Sam thought Rafe was distracted, but he said he was good and answered the door. Molly arrived before Alexis and hugged Rafe, happy that he now had a home. Sam and Alexis allowed Rafe to take Molly out for a bite to eat with TJ. When alone, Sam mentioned to Alexis that she was worried about Rafe. Alexis helped her understand what Rafe was going through but reminded her Rafe had a lot of support.
Molly and Rafe stopped near Kelly's. He paused, remembering he was there last when his mother died. Molly asked if he wanted to go someplace else. Rafe decided it wasn’t all bad since he met Molly near there. Then, he kissed her unexpectedly. She pushed him away asking why. He confessed liking her even if she had a boyfriend. Rafe then said that he thought she liked him too. Molly replied that she liked him as a friend. He then rushed instead of joining her with TJ. When Molly when into Kelly’s, TJ thought something was wrong and asked Molly if it was about Rafe. She denied that it was.
Rafe returned home and asked Sam if he could just go upstairs.
Britt thanked Patrick for coming when a nurse asked her if she was ready for the procedure. She replied she wasn’t. Patrick offered to go in with her. The doctor then said that she saw they were both doctors and were aware of their options. Britt inferred there was no other choice to make. Then, Patrick asked if he was the reason she was getting the abortion. The doctor left them alone to talk. Britt thought maybe she misunderstood him before. Patrick told her it was her decision but he would be responsible if she had the baby. The doctor comes back to find out how she would proceed. Britt left the clinic alone, but not before a nurse asked her if she wanted to reschedule. Britt declined, adding, "I wasn't really planning on having this procedure in the first place."
While babysitting Emma at Patrick's, Sabrina told Felix that Britt was a human being and she was okay with Patrick supporting her. Then, Emma came out and asked where her daddy was if he wasn't out on a date with Sabrina. They told her there was an emergency with one of her daddy’s patient. Emma wanted to know who. Felix and Sabrina claimed nurse confidentiality. Felix then got her involved in another activity then left Emma with Sabrina when he was called to cover another nurse’s shift. Patrick kissed Sabrina who was sleeping on the couch when he arrived. When she awoke, he told her that Britt was keeping the baby.
At the apartment, Maxie asks Ellie what she's looking at on the laptop. Ellie denies hiding anything but won't let Maxie see. Maxie thinks she's asking a rhetorical question when she asks if Ellie is snooping through her medical files. Ellie makes up a story that Spinelli was video chatting with her and sharing the progress he made on his Magic Milo act. Maxie goes back to her room with a plate of food. Ellie tries to talk herself out of looking at the files but talks herself right back into her mission. She reads Maxie had a miscarriage and wonders how Maxie is still pregnant.
At Wyndemere, Elizabeth thought Nikolas should stay on the mainland. He told her that he wanted to get the house ready for Spencer. She was surprised he was staying in Port Charles. Nikolas said he was staying because he was worried about Lulu. Elizabeth considered staying to make sure he was alright. She then listened to her messages and mentioned that AJ wanted to get her back. Nikolas complained about AJ to Elizabeth and left the decision in her hands. She said she thought it might be good it was over between them but defended AJ. When she left for the kitchen Nikolas answered a call from AJ and gave her the phone.
Carly overheard AJ at the Quartermaine's leaving Elizabeth a message asking for a second chance. She tossed him a bag of ice for his swollen face then they fought about Sonny. Carly accused AJ of deliberately fighting with Sonny to punish himself for messing up with Elizabeth. She then complimented him for not diving into a bottle. He attacked her for her failed relationships. She then clapped at recognizing the AJ she used to know. Carly wanted to know what his problem was after flopping around at the Metro Court. He confessed he had panic attacks. Carly said that he needed to fix his problems so Michael didn’t have to. AJ refused to move on just because Carly thinks Elizabeth was moving on with Nikolas. He called Elizabeth again and Nikolas answered. AJ admitted seeing Elizabeth had moved on and told her to have a good life. After hanging up he went to the bar. Carly asked what he was doing. She tried to stop him but then gave him the bottle back and poured him a drink. He smashed it out of her hands and Carly dared him to hit her. Instead, AJ grabbed her and kissed her.
At the Metro Court, Connie told Sonny that Morgan was in danger. Olivia wondered if Johnny was lying to get to Sonny. Connie said that she thought he was telling the truth. Sonny replied that if it was a trap, it was a chance he was willing to take. He then left Morgan a message. Once alone, Connie confessed to Olivia that her heart was breaking not being with Sonny.
Dante visited Max at Sonny's and asked where his wife was or who she was with. He told Dante that Milo had a lead but he had to check it out himself first. Meanwhile Sonny came home and broke the news that Morgan may be missing. He then said he was going to get Shawn to solve the problem with him.
Lulu gave Milo a massage at his apartment. She was working out to keep her mind off of things. She told him that she was afraid to go back and have Dante searching her face for recognition. Milo thought it would help and bring her memory back. He figured she couldn’t stay there forever. She asked, "Why not?" He told he’d love her to stay but she couldn’t. Then, she said she wouldn’t stop until he confessed that he was totally crazy about her. She didn’t understand why she wasn't interested in Milo before. Max visited and recommended that Lulu and Milo got dressed before they saw Dante. Lulu refused to see Dante and didn’t want Max to give her up. Max admitted he was about to tell. Milo backed Lulu up telling Max he promised to protect her. Max said he couldn’t protect them now.
Max met Dante back at Sonny's. Dante asked Max if he checked out Milo's lead and knew where Lulu was. Max then broke the news that Milo and Lulu were together.
Back at Milo's Lulu was happy to be where she wanted to be. She promised to protect Milo from the consequences. Sitting on the bed together, they kissed.
Elizabeth argued with Nikolas at Wyndemere for answering the phone. then, Nikolas decided to tell her that he had never gotten over her and started kissing her.
Milo broke off the kiss with Lulu in his bedroom and reminded her that she was married to Dante, that he was sure she would remember who she was one day and would be glad he stopped this. Then, Dante pounded on the door. Lulu opened the door and told him she was fine and tried to close the door quickly, but he stopped her. He begged her to come home with him, but she wanted to stay with Milo because she felt more comfortable there. Dante realized Lulu had spent the night in Milo’s apartment and punched him. Lulu defended Milo and demanded that Dante apologize. He did and asked her to please go home with him. He promised not to pressure her and would take care of her like Milo did because she was the love of his life and he missed her so much. She told Dante that she looked up who they were online but she couldn’t feel what that woman in the picture felt. He agreed to let her stay with Milo, as long as he stayed too.
Spinelli handed over his card to Betsy Frank at her cabin. He told her that was looking for info on her son Franco’s Quartermaine connection. She invited him in, upset about Jason murdering her Bobby. Spinelli told her that Franco’s daughter was entitled to Franco’s share of the family fortune. She told him that Franco had no children, but Spinelli didn’t bite and told her that Heather confirmed there was a daughter named Lauren that Franco had no access to. Betsy then admitted it was true, but they hardly spoke of her because it broke Bobby’s heart that he wasn’t allowed to see her. She went on to tell Spinelli that Lauren’s treated Lauren like a prize and it would serve her right to have Lauren turn on her. Spinelli thought the money could help accomplish that and asked again where Lauren was. Betsy gave him an address that was a few years old. She then that she hoped Spinelli was never kept from knowing his offspring like Bobby was. After Spinelli left, Betsy told someone they could come out.
At home, Ellie was shocked by news of Maxie’s miscarriage. She admitted to Maxie that she hacked into her medical records and knew she miscarried on New Year’s Eve and conspired to keep it a secret with Britt. Ellie guessed that Britt implanted Maxie with one of the two remaining frozen embryos and tried to go to the lab to confirm it but Maxie stopped her. She told Ellie that both embryos were still there. She admitted to the miscarriage and Ellie realized Maxie was pregnant with Spinelli’s baby. Maxie confirmed it, and that Spinelli was in the dark. Then, Ellie called Spin to tell him. He answered the phone and Ellie told him she had important news he needed to know immediately but then Maxie lunged for the phone.
At Wyndemere, Nikolas told Elizabeth that he never got over her and never wanted to. They kissed but then she pushed him away. She then reminded him how devastated Lucky was when they were together, but he said that were no more obstacles in their way since Lucky was gone and they could finally be together. Nikolas added that he only gave her up and went away so she could be happy with Lucky, but he never forgot what they had together and the he felt empty without her and dreamed of her being with him. She replied that she could feel their connection too, but she couldn’t do this to Lucky. He wondered if this was about AJ. She confessed that she overreacted with AJ, but he thought AJ was manipulating her and that she was better off without him. She said she still thought she owed AJ an explanation. Nikolas replied that he wasn’t giving up and that he was staying in town because he wanted a life with her. She left and alone, Nikolas remembered the first time he and Elizabeth made love.
When Carly poured AJ a drink at the Quartermaine estate, he smacks it out of her hand, then grabbed her and kissed her. It got hot quickly and they knock over lamps and ripped off each other’s clothes until they made it upstairs to the AJ’s room and bed. Afterward, they were totally satisfied but also totally disgusted with themselves. They were in agreement that they still hated each other and swore each other to secrecy. Then, Monica knocked and Carly hid under the covers while AJ talked to her. Monica was concerned because of all the noise she heard, then grabbed AJ’s wrist, worried he was having a panic attack because he was so flushed and sweaty. He finally got her to realize he wasn’t alone and she was ecstatic he and Elizabeth were getting closer. She then said she finally approved of the woman in his bed, so much better than the trash he slept with when he was drinking. Later, Carly wanted to leave before Monica brought up milk and cookies and couldn’t help but delight in what Monica would think if she knew Carly was in the bed instead of Elizabeth. Downstairs, the bell rang and a shocked Monica opened the door to Elizabeth.
At her apartment, Maxie struggled for the phone with Ellie. Spinelli asked what was going on when Maxie spoke to him next. She claimed Ellie had to step out and her important news could wait. He inquired if it was about the baby. Then, Maxie tattled on Ellie for hacking into her medical records. Spinelli didn’t excuse her methods but asked if it proved “fruitful.” Maxie confirmed that it did, the baby was healthy. She told him to talk to Ellie later and hung up. Maxie ignored Spinelli's incoming call. He left a message for Ellie about her using him to get the records. Meanwhile, Ellie told Maxie that everyone deserved to know the truth. Maxie believed that meant telling Spinelli and asked if Ellie really wanted that. Ellie replied that she would take her chances to expose the truth. Maxie described the situation as complicated when the baby moved. She let Ellie feel the baby kick. Maxie then said that she didn’t want the truth to cost them everything. Spinelli was calling again. Ellie then threw the phone and ran out.
Lulu told Dante that he couldn’t stay there at Milo's. Dante offered to bring extra muscle if it was a problem. Then, Max arrived on queue. All three men claimed to be helping Lulu out. Lulu gave Milo a heartfelt thanks and left the “testosterone fest.” Milo tried to stop Dante from chasing Lulu. Dante said he didn’t care and told Max to keep a leash on Milo. He then left to find Lulu on his own. Later, when Max wasn't paying attention Milo disappeared.
Laura visited Nikolas at Wyndemere and asked where Elizabeth was. He explained that she left after he kissed her. She told him that she thought Elizabeth was seeing AJ. Nikolas replied that he was hoping he and Elizabeth were working their way back towards each other after AJ's jealous rage. Laura thought it was all a bad idea for the same reasons Elizabeth did. Nikolas claimed it had nothing to do with Lucky and the he didn’t want Elizabeth with AJ. Nikolas then added the he didn’t know what was fair anymore. Laura advised Nikolas to stay out of it if Elizabeth chose AJ.
At the Quartermaine's, Monica told Elizabeth that AJ wasn’t home, but Elizabeth saw his car. Then, Monica admitted he was home but thought he was sleeping. Meanwhile, Carly was sneaking downstairs and heard Elizabeth saying she wanted to go up and check on him. She ran back to warn AJ. Monica tried to stop Elizabeth as AJ came downstairs. He invited her into the living room. They both said they didn’t like the way they left things. Elizabeth hoped it wasn’t too late to fix it. He confessed to worrying about Nikolas. Elizabeth shared Nikolas' confession to her and adds that they kissed. Elizabeth then named AJ as one of the reasons for not pursuing Nikolas. He said that he appreciated her coming over. She replied that she realized that if they had a chance at anything they couldn’t hide things from each other. AJ was silent. Upstairs Monica searched AJ's room until she found Carly hiding in the closet. Carly claimed it wasn’t what it looked like. Monica said it looked like AJ and her had wild sex. Carly wondered where Monica's compassion was for Elizabeth after all she'd been through, to let her fall for AJ. Monica snuck Carly out of the house. Meanwhile Elizabeth and AJ were happy for a chance at a do over. AJ exclaimed, "I'm just going to pretend these last 24 hours didn't happen." Elizabeth left after a kiss. Once alone, Monica confronted AJ.
Dante found Lulu at The Floating Rib. He shared the story of how they met when she was trying to get Spinelli to stop obsessing over Maxie. Dante found the irony of Lulu trying to get Spinelli to forget that night and him trying to get Lulu to remember now. They played pool and he told her more. Then, Lulu remembered something. Dante saw that and pressured her. Then, Milo came in. He thought Dante should back off a little. Lulu wanted to go and took Milo with her.
In the Metro Court lobby, Carly reflected on her time with AJ and sanitized her hands. She was about to answer a cell phone as AJ rushed up yelling, "Don't answer that!" Carly realized Elizabeth was calling AJ's phone. They traded phones and argued over who wanted who more the night before. They parted hoping no one ever knew what happened between them. Carly then checked her messages from Sonny. All were urgent about Morgan.
Michael visited the Quartermaines looking for AJ. Monica told him she couldn’t help and apologized for insulting Carly when Michael was pleased AJ was working things out with Elizabeth. He didn’t think Carly would have anything to do with AJ since they were always at each other's throats. Monica remembered it being that way for her and Alan, then shuddered to think it was the same for AJ and Carly. Then, AJ arrived. Michael informed him about Duke booking Pickle-Lila on The Chew and left to finalize the preparations. Then, Monica suggested that AJ take Elizabeth to NY for a romantic evening.
At the hospital, Elizabeth tried reaching AJ via cell phone. She caught Britt running off with morning sickness. Patrick told Elizabeth she was keeping the baby. Elizabeth stepped away, then rushed back to inform Patrick something was wrong with Britt. In an exam room, Felix asked Sabrina about how Patrick was after Britt's abortion. Sabrina explained there wasn't one. Felix wasn't buying Britt's act. Patrick and Elizabeth brought Britt into the exam room. Patrick requested water from Sabrina and sent Elizabeth to request tests. Felix followed Elizabeth and asked if she actually saw Britt vomiting. Elizabeth said she didn't. Felix then called Sabrina out from the exam room to share his suspicions. Sabrina thought they should do something. Patrick overheard and inquired what exactly needs to be done about what. They made up a rumor about possibly being assigned to the night shift. Patrick asked Sabrina to watch Britt for a moment. Back inside the exam room, Elizabeth left insulted by Britt and Sabrina closed the door. She said, "Save it Britt. I know you're faking it." She tore Britt a new one as Patrick overheard it. At the nurses' station AJ appeared and invited Elizabeth to go with him to NY.
On Spoon Island, Tracy interrupted Nikolas daydreaming about Elizabeth. Tracy ranted about the final battle of the relish wars and explained how Duke had booked Pickle-Lila on The Chew. Nikolas decided they should get booked on the show instead. Then, Tracy produced a jar labeled Pickle-Eddie. He was shaking his head staring at the jar of relish not thrilled at their prospects. Tracy then changed the subject to AJ and Elizabeth. Then, Nikolas made a phone call. Tracy was happy to hear about their ambush when they got booked for a taste off on The Chew.
At Pentonville, Olivia told Johnny that Connie told Sonny about the situation when she couldn't find Carly. She wanted him to swear this wasn’t a setup. He called her on being worried about Sonny instead of Morgan. Olivia told him he didn’t know what he was talking about. She explained she was just being a friend to Sonny after all they'd been through recently. Johnny told Olivia that he didn’t want her to get hurt. Then, she apologized for thinking he'd set Sonny up.
In Nashville TN, Sonny was banging on Morgan's dorm room door where a "Poker Nite" sign hung. The dean appeared and told Sonny that Morgan wasn't on campus. Sonny claimed he was going to find out what happened to his son no matter what it took. Shawn then took out his gun. The dean denied there was a gambling ring. Shawn reminded the dean they wanted the door opened. Inside, Morgan's roommate Travis, was holding a gun. His hands were darting back and forth pointing a gun at no one in particular. He said he was afraid they were sent to kill him. Sonny convinced Travis otherwise and he gave up a prop gun to Shawn. The dean tried to call the police. Sonny suggested it wouldn't be a good idea. Travis explained that he and Morgan were in for $50k and might know where to find Morgan. Then, Sonny took a call from Carly and asked her to stay home in case Morgan showed up there. He then told Shawn to give Spinelli information to help them find Morgan.
Michael checked in with Carly at the Metro Court before flying to NY. Carly asked if he had talked to Morgan. He replied that he hadn't and asked what was going on.
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